LIFTING

Lifting a load of a ton of clothes

I wonder if a life will unfold

From a paralytic life I'll hold 

God was good you might say

My luck will hold

 A life well staid

To live in God's kingdom 

And foresee the need 

To tell others of God's great love for thee

ANIMAL CRACKERS

Animal crackers

Wouldn't you know 

A healthy snack 

For young and old

Babies teethe on them

Toddlers too

Enjoy the heck 

Out of three or two 

On the go

Or in the know

Animal crackers

Healthy

For young and old

Neighborhood Growing Up

Baseball, kickball, football

Well played in the vacant lot

By neighborhood kids

Of all ages

From eight to teen years 

Back in the '50’s lean years

In the neighborhood 

Growing up

Back when kids went barefoot

Catching fireflies at dusk

Before kids were not scared

Of "catching bugs" of a different kind

Where butterflies flew freely

For all to see and admire

In the neighborhood

Growing up